Bedrest or not?

Hi, I'm 6.5 weeks with a sch that is 4.5 x ? cm. I can't remember the exact measurements. My dr told me to take it easy but I'm not really sure how much activity I should be doing? I have a one year old so I have to lift her sometimes. Anyone has any suggestions for how much bedrest is appropriate?

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My OB never put me on bedrest, but I was told to be on pelvic rest until the SCH resolved. If I did too much and got crampy, I would sit or lay down. I had two kids at the time though and it was virtually impossible to be on any kind of bed rest.

I was diagnosed at 7 weeks with an SCH 4.5 cm, also. I was told pelvic rest and to avoid "strenuous activities." I've been using my body's signals as a barometer. I get crampy when I overdo things, like walking the dog up steep hills, or getting overzealous about extracting dandelions in the backyard. I wouldn't worry about lifting your 1-y-o, unless you notice cramping or bleeding as a result.

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